21st Annual
Colorado Space Roundup

Thriving In Space

December 4, 2024

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Welcome 2024 Colorado Space Roundup Participants!

Debra Wilcox, Board Chair, CSBR

Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR) is excited to host the 21st Annual Colorado Space Roundup today, December 4, 2024! This annual event connects thought leaders, industry professionals, university, and defense partners to learn from our best and brightest, engage in policy discussions and reconnect with our Congressional delegation, and to shine a light on our STEM and JEDI initiatives. We know that you will leave inspired and connected to our Colorado Aerospace community.

The theme of CO-llaboration and to “Thriving in Space” speaks to the many ways in which we see ourselves in space. As bright young minds work on the possibilities of living, working, and developing products in space, we all recognize that we need to think about sustainability across the industry. Colorado is launching vehicles, putting satellites into orbit, and reaching the surface of the moon as a leader in the global space economy. There are more space faring nations than ever before and our ability to lead is enhanced by our ability to think and work collaboratively. The Roundup is all about furthering collaboration between individuals, companies, elected leaders, and educational institutions – which is another competitive advantage we have. Colorado’s aerospace community’s innovative and broad applications are even finding interest from different industry sectors. We have diverse thinkers and talent poised to code, develop, manufacture, and program the software and hardware that will cement our presence in space.

A highlight of the annual Roundup is the Cosmic Contributor award. This year we are recognizing three individuals who created and executed a statewide Teacher Externship program: Stephanie Mufic, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment; Kelly Reeser, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment; Jamie Fisher, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! This program was successful because these individuals worked together to get educators support, applied for grants, and recruited companies and entities to provide externship opportunities to standup the program. CSBR was pleased to host a total of four externs, three to work with our Summer Intern program and one who worked on the framework for our Security Clearance ready credential that will be ready for beta testing this school year. We cannot say enough about the individual and combined efforts these three awardees put forth to make this program a huge success in the very first year. CSBR is already looking toward participating next year to bring more educators into the program. The value of educators with firsthand knowledge of our industry means that students, their families, schools, and communities benefit from these educators who have fresh ideas and up-to-date information about our rapidly changing industry. We are delighted to honor Stephanie, Kelly, and Jamie for their contributions.

The Roundup would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. This year we have several new sponsors and are pleased to have Lockheed Martin and the Space Foundation as our Platinum sponsors; Wings Over the Rockies, and AIAA, as Gold Sponsors; Colorado Air and Space Port and University of Colorado, as Silver Sponsors. There are many Bronze and Community sponsors as well as breakfast and break sponsors all who are key to the success of Colorado Space Roundup. You can see all the sponsors on the signage around the event. Sponsorships indicate the vitality and strength of our community. Please visit the exhibits and thank them for their support. We also want to acknowledge our other Colorado Aerospace community partners, the Colorado Space Coalition and Citizens for Space Exploration who are equally committed advocates of the CO-llaboration mission.

As the calendar flips to the new year, CSBR will continue to lead statewide efforts to promote and advance Aerospace in Colorado. What can you do? Become a member, sign up for our events and volunteer to participate in our Summer Internship Program or to be a mentor for our Student Ambassadors. You will see our continued energy and leadership to attract companies to locate and grow in Colorado inviting students to attend our colleges and universities and to continue our support for the defense and national intelligence contractors whose vital operations are located here. We welcome your thoughts and ideas that will keep Colorado at the forefront of Aerospace in this country.

Roundup Agenda

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  • Joe Troutman | Debra Wilcox 
  • Ricketson Auditorium
  • Debra Wilcox 
  • Ricketson Auditorium
  • Click here for Panel Information
  • Moderator: Kevin Strait, Managing Partner, Rockies Space Fund
  • Panelists: David Worley | Kyle Kemble | Chris Muldrow | Steve Smith
  • Ricketson Auditorium
  • Schlessman/Spratlen
  • Schlessman/Spratlen
  • Joe Troutman | Debra Wilcox
  • Southeast Atrium
  • Southeast Atrium
  • Kristin Thomas | Chris Muldrow
  • Southeast Atrium
  • Click here for Panel Information
  • Moderator: Genevieve McNally
  • Panelists: Angel Abbud-Madrid | Lee Steinke | Dean Saitta | Alires Almon | Robin Bruce | Rita Peterson
  • Ricketson Auditorium
  • Schlessman/Spratlen
  • Click here for Panel Information
  • Moderators: Kristin Thomas | Debra Wilcox | Lisa Luedtke
  • Panelists: Sara Hussein | Smera Pareek | Naitik Sinha | Aditya Sivakumar | Misha Shah | Sabrina Xu
  • Ricketson Auditorium
  • Kristin Thomas | Joe Troutman
  • Ricketson Auditorium
  • Atomic Cowboy
  • Sponsored by Red Canyon Software

Panel Information

Workforce Readiness in the Aerospace Sector

8:55 - 9:35 - Ricketson Auditorium

Colorado is home to the most well-known and cutting-edge aerospace companies in the nation. Furthermore, Colorado’s universities and military bases produce the technology that pushes the envelope of aerospace capabilities. Is Colorado’s workforce ready for the future? Are Colorado’s universities and economic development organizations ready for tomorrow? Hear from the leading voices of industry, academia, military service, and the advocacy groups that are working to keep Colorado on the forefront of the aerospace industry.

Moderator:

Kevin Strait, Managing Partner, Rockies Space Fund

Panelists:

David Worley, President & CEO, Denver South
Kyle Kemble, Aerospace Engineer, US Space Force
Chris Muldrow, Director, Smead College of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, CU-Boulder
Steve Smith, VP of Engineering, Science, and Analysis, BAE Systems, Inc.

Kevin Strait

Kevin Strait is an engineer-turned-attorney serving the aerospace community across Colorado. Strait focuses on the engineering, strategic, and legal needs of aerospace startups and growth-stage companies in Colorado and beyond. He leads a venture capital fund, the Rockies Space Fund, to facilitate investment in the most promising startup aerospace companies in Colorado. Strait has over two decades of experience in engineering and law, offering extensive experience in corporate joint ventures, IP protections, and business capture strategy. He is a champion for all Colorado aerospace companies and promotes Colorado’s aerospace economy nationally through his venture capital projects.

David Worley

Dr. David Worley is the President & CEO of Denver South, the venerable economic development organization in Denver’s aerospace industry. Prior to Denver South, Worley led a variety of business units in higher education; most recently he was the Executive Director of Executive Education at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Dr. Worley holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from South Dakota Mines and a M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel University, along with a multi-disciplinary PhD from the University of Denver where he focused on monetary economics, cultural studies, and leadership. Among other goals, Dr. Worley focuses his time on the economic and quality-of-life issues facing Denver’s workforce.

Kyle Kemble

Kyle Kemble is the Chief Engineer over the Future Technology Division within the US Space Force’s Space Security and Defense Program. Kemble’s role as Division Chief includes assignments at the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and other organizations within the branches. Kemble is focused on the communications services to support both satellites and terrestrial warfighters across the globe. At the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles program, Kemble worked as the program manager in the Small Satellite Portfolio, leading six flight missions for the DoD. He holds both a B.S. and a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from CU-Boulder.

Chris Muldrow

Director Chris Muldrow is part of the leadership over the CU-Boulder aerospace degree programs and is the Director of the university’s Smead PhD programs in aerospace studies. He provides strategic direction and leadership for the Smead Program at the University of Colorado Boulder, and is also the strategic leader over the school’s national and international reputation for aerospace studies. As Director, Muldrow sets the school’s vision for staff recruitment and retention initiatives, and provides professional development, mentoring, and other opportunities for staff career growth. Prior to his work at CU-Boulder, Director Muldrow served Lockheed Martin as an engineer and project manager for over a decade.

Steve Smith

Col. Steve Smith (Ret.) is the VP of Engineering, Science, and Analysis at BAE Systems, Inc.’s Space Missions Systems division. Col. Smith is responsible for overall strategic and operational leadership of the division. Before this role, Col. Smith was the VP and GM of the Advanced technology and Information Solutions division at BAE Systems, Inc. within the Space Missions Systems division. He retired from the Air Force in 2011 after 24 years of service, attaining the rank of Colonel, and serving our country in a variety of roles related to space missions and the intelligence community. Col. Smith has over three decades of leadership experience in the aerospace industry and is a champion of the aerospace community across Colorado.

Congressional Update

10:05 - 11:05 - Ricketson Auditorium

Join us for an engaging discussion on the current and future priorities of space policy, featuring insights from Colorado’s current and newly elected congressional members and their staff. Discover how we as an industry can collaborate effectively to support our congressional leaders in ensuring Colorado remains a national leader in aerospace innovation and excellence.

Moderators: 

Christie Lee, Director of State and Local Affairs, United Launch Alliance
Chad Vorthmann, Government Relations, Lockheed Martin Space

Panelists:

Office of U.S. Senator Michael F. Bennet, Max Haynes, Denver Metro Regional Director  
Office of U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Chris Rork, Front Range Regional Director         
Office of Congressman Joe Neguse, Max Coker, Outreach Coordinator – CD 2
Office of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, Clarice Navarro, District Director – CD 3
Office of Congressman Greg Lopez, Anna Garza, District Director – CD 4
Congressman Elect Jeff Crank – CD 5                  
Office of Congressman Jason Crow, Ashley Wheeland, JD, District Director – CD 6               
Office of Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Justin Kurth, Regional Director & Outreach Coordinator (virtual) – CD 7
Office of Congressman-elect Gabe Evans, Greg Mills – CD8      
Congresswoman DeGette – CD 1 (invited)
Congressman-elect Jeff Hurd – CD 3 (invited)
Congressman Doug Lamborn – CD 5 (invited)
Office of Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo – CD 8 (invited)
Greg Mills, Mayor of Brighton

Christie Lee

Christie Lee is the State and Local Affairs Director for United Launch Alliance (ULA). Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, ULA is the nation’s most experienced, reliable, and accurate rocket-launch service provider. Christie has over 20 years of experience in state and local government and prior to joining ULA, she worked for the Legislative Council at the Colorado General Assembly and at Lockheed Martin Space. She is involved in many local chambers of commerce and economic development organizations throughout multiple states and sits on the boards of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver South, and the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast. She is also on the Board of the Colorado Space Business Roundtable where she developed a two-week aerospace internship for rural high school and college students and manages and coordinates Aerospace Day at the Capitol in Colorado and is involved is many other outreach events across multiple states. Over the years, Christie has been intimately involved in shaping public policy and promoting aerospace and its importance to local communities, academia, states, and the nation. Christie graduated from Colorado State University with a BA in Political Science and holds a paralegal certificate from Denver Paralegal Institute.

Chad Vorthmann

Chad Vorthmann is the Government Relations Representative for Lockheed Martin Space, his mission is to bring the wonders of space to Colorado policy makers and business leaders to create positive public policy solutions for Lockheed Martin’s business environment and our employees quality of life. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin he worked 20 years for the Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado’s largest and most politically influential agricultural organization. He served as the Executive Vice President as well as in various communications and organization roles to oversee the association’s efforts in public policy, membership services and communications. At Farm Bureau Chad led a dynamic staff that has was recognized for six consecutive years as one Best Places to Work in Denver by the Denver Business Journal.

Part 1: Lunar and Beyond - Take Us There!

11:30 - 12:10 - Ricketson Auditorium

Explore the challenges and breakthroughs shaping humanity’s journey to the Moon and beyond. This panel features visionary leaders driving innovation in lunar exploration, space habitation, and interplanetary missions. From cutting-edge technologies to international collaboration, discover how these efforts pave the way for a sustainable future in space. Whether you’re an industry expert or a curious enthusiast, this discussion will inspire and illuminate the path to our next frontier.

Moderator: 

Chris Pearson, CEO, Agile Space Industries

Panelists:

Rob Chambers, Director of Strategy, Lockheed Martin Space
Landon Luick, Founder, LEAP
Matt Shieh, Co-Founder/CEO, Canopy
Sam Smith, Co-Founder, Origami Space

Chris Pearson

Chris Pearson is CEO of Agile Space Industries, his 4th Colorado high growth space business after ABSL (acquired by Enersys), Surrey Satellite US (acquired by General Atomics) and Roccor (acquired by Redwre). Chris is originally from the UK but moved here 20 years ago to raise his family and has worked at the mission, spacecraft and component level for small and large business and civil, commercial and national security programs. He hold a Mathematics degree, technical Masters degrees from Cranfield University and Imperial College but most proud of his MBA from CU.

Rob Chambers

Rob Chambers is the Director of Strategy for Lockheed Martin’s Human and Scientific Space Exploration area. In this role, he is focused on Lockheed Martin’s blueprint for extending humanity’s knowledge of our planet, our solar system, and the universe at large. With the company’s unparalleled heritage in robotic and human spaceflight, weather, climate intelligence, and Earth science, Lockheed Martin is working with our government, commercial, and international customers and partners to answer fundamental questions about where we come from, where we’re going, and whether we’re alone in the universe. Rob has been with Lockheed Martin since 1993 and has worked on a variety of spaceflight programs including Earth remote sensing satellites, the Space Shuttle, Orion, human lunar landers, nuclear power and propulsion, and deep space habitation. Rob has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. Throughout his career, Rob has led the development of guidance and controls subsystems, avionics, and flight software.

Landon Luick

Landon Luick is a launch vehicle manufacturing and metal additive manufacturing engineer from Blue Origin and SpaceX. His experience includes building Falcon 9's 1st and 2nd stages, Dragon capsule, New Shepard, and BE-4. Mr. Luick has experience leading multidisciplinary teams in electrical controls, software, optics, fluids design, mechanical design, and manufacturing engineering bringing products from early concepts to delivering final highly integrated products. In his role as COO, Mr. Luick is responsible for all build and test activities related to LEAP’s launch vehicles and rocket engines.

Matt Shieh

Before founding Canopy, Matt was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and spent an 8-year career as a B-52H Weapons Officer. In this role, he flew, managed, and operated weapon systems ranging from conventional munitions to nuclear armed cruise missiles. As a supervisor and operator of Air Force weapon systems, Matt developed expertise on the technical capabilities and limitations of all weapons in the Air Force’s inventory and adjacent military branches. During this time, he also served as a mission commander on dozens of missions during combat deployments overseas. Matt then took his expertise to Europe as an Air Liaison Officer, advising NATO partners and U.S. military forces on how to utilize U.S. Air Force capabilities. He developed strategy and planned operations at the highest levels, while managing and integrating the Air Force’s tactical air controllers, known as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs). While his background is rooted in operational experience, much of his career was spent achieving objectives through collaboration and coordination with experienced technical team members. Matt is a native of Kentucky, attended the University of Kentucky, holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, and is married with a son. He now leads Canopy, an advanced manufacturing company solving critical manufacturing challenges for the industrial base.

Sam Smith

Sam Smith is an entrepreneur, engineer, and innovator passionate about advancing space technology. As a co-founder of Origami Space, Sam leads efforts to develop deployable systems for satellites, combining cutting-edge engineering with practical applications for national security and commercial markets. With a background in mechanical engineering, Sam has a track record of creating solutions that bridge technical challenges and real-world needs. Sam is also committed to education and evangelizing entrepreneurship, actively bullying his friends to start their own businesses and supporting initiatives that inspire innovation and empower future leaders.

Keynote Address

1:15 - 1:45 - Ricketson Auditorium

Speaker: 

Sarah Gillis, Astronaut

Sarah Gillis is an astronaut and Senior Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX. She was responsible for helping create SpaceX’s astronaut training program, including the development of mission-specific curriculum and training execution for both NASA and commercial astronauts who fly aboard the Dragon spacecraft. She prepared NASA astronauts for the first Demo-2 and Crew-1 missions along with the crew of Inspiration4, the first all-civilian astronauts to go to orbit.

In September 2024, Sarah and the Polaris Dawn crew flew the farthest within Earth’s orbit since the end of the Apollo program, completed the first spacewalk from Dragon in SpaceX-designed extravehicular activity suits, tested Starlink laser-based communications in space for the first time, and conducted ~40 science and research experiments. During the mission she became the youngest person to perform a spacewalk, and now shares the title of being one of the two women who has traveled farthest from Earth.

Part 2: Are We Ready?

1:50 - 2:30 - Ricketson Auditorium

Are we ready to live among the stars? Join Colorado’s brightest minds as they examine the human-centric approach to space exploration, spotlighting impactful contributions and inspiring conversations about the future of humanity’s journey to the Moon and beyond.

Be part of this engaging conversation and learn how Colorado’s aerospace ecosystem is paving the way for humanity’s next giant leap. Together, we’ll explore what it truly means to be ready for life beyond our planet.

Are you ready?

Moderator: 

Genevieve McNally, Co-Chair, Aerospace Growth Council, Chair, Marketing, CSBR

Panelists: 

Angel Abbud-Madrid, Director, Center for Space Resources, Colorado School of Mines 
Lee Steinke, CSBR Board Member, CEO, Cislunar Industries 
Dean Saitta, Professor of Anthropology and Director of Urban Studies, University of Denver 
Alires Almon, CSBR J.E.D.I. Council Chair, Founder, Deep Space Predictive 
Robin Bruce, CSBR Board Member, Chairman, CCBN Inc. Aerospace
Rita Peterson, CSBR Board Member, CEO, Caribou Thunder

Genevieve McNally

Genevieve is a dynamic and passionate leader dedicated to inspiring others to dream big and achieve their goals. She champions the belief that it’s never too late to pursue one’s dreams, striving to be the role model she once needed. Committed to fostering growth, inclusivity, and innovation, Genevieve empowers individuals and communities to reach their full potential. Armed with an MBA and a background in socio-cultural anthropology, she is a strong advocate for a sustainable future in the space economy, blending strategic insight with a deep passion for exploration, innovation, and expanding the human footprint. Genevieve has refined her expertise to make meaningful contributions to the evolving space industry. She inspires those around her to embrace curiosity, push boundaries, and transform aspirations into impactful achievements.

Angel Abbud-Madrid

Angel Abbud-Madrid is the Director of the Center for Space Resources and the Space Resources interdisciplinary graduate program at the Colorado School of Mines. He has more than 35 years of experience conducting space projects in NASA facilities, including the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, and received the NASA Astronauts' Personal Achievement Award for his contributions to human spaceflight. He is also the President of the Space Resources Roundtable, an international organization focused on lunar, asteroidal, and planetary resources studies and is a member of the Committee on Planetary Protection of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. He holds a B.S.E. degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from ITESM, México and Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University and the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Lee Steinke

Lee Steinke is the Chief Operating Officer at CisLunar Industries and a Partner at aerospace and defense consultancy Elara Nova. An enthusiastic participant in the Colorado space ecosystem, she was also Interim COO of Orbit Fab, serves on the advisory boards for Canopy Aerospace and CU Boulder's Smead School of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, and reviews proposals for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade's Advanced Industries grant program. Steinke is well published on technical topics and has been featured on the TEDx stage. She holds degrees from Yale, Wharton, and UNC-Chapel Hill and is proud to be joining the board of Colorado Space Business Roundtable in 2025!

Dean Saitta

Dean Saitta is Professor of Anthropology and Director of Urban Studies at the University of Denver. He teaches courses on anthropological theory, human evolution, and urban design. His research focus is on city origins, comparative urban form, and the lessons of the past for meeting urban challenges in the present. Dean’s teaching portfolio includes a course on Paranormal Archaeology, which considers questions of intelligent life in the universe and ancient alien visitations to Earth. It also includes a course on Utopian Urbanism, which considers what an ideal city built by humans anywhere in the universe should look like.

Alires Almon

Alires Almon founded Deep Space Predictive Research Group and leads an international research team that aims to create innovative behavioral technologies to engender robust mental resilience and group cohesion in isolated and extreme conditions such as long-term space exploration. Alires is a multidisciplinary innovation technology leader with experience in advanced technologies, behavioral health, and space ethics. As a social science researcher, her passion has focused on understanding groups and teams and how they evolve in isolated, confined, and extreme conditions, such as space exploration.

Robin Bruce

Robin Bruce FN, BSN, RN is the Chairman of CCBN Inc Aerospace and a leading advocate for nurses in space and the urgency to address mental health in interstellar travel. Robin’s Nursing experience in respiratory and immunology medicine, aeromedical evacuation, infection control (for which she received a USAF Achievement Medal), communicable disease management and clinical research, including Recombinant DNA (the forerunner of stem cell research and COVID vaccine technology), drug resistant tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and the COVID-19 pandemic all have marked space and behavioral health implications. Founder and host of the CCBN Space Talks, Robin challenges both the healthcare and space industries to think outside the box to address the future of space habitation. Robin continues to make gains for the integration of space physiology into Nursing curriculum and the necessity of holistic preventative health care for successful off-planet habitation and interstellar travel.

Rita Peterson

As an esteemed member of the Indigenous Community, Rita carries a profound connection to her ancestral heritage, fueling her unwavering commitment to empower and uplift Indigenous People. It is her fervent mission to pave the way for inclusivity by creating unprecedented opportunities for Indigenous talent within the National Security Industry, ultimately dismantling barriers and collectively building a future that shines brightly for all. For over a decade, Rita has proudly held the helm of a National Security engineering services small business, fervently dedicated to driving positive change within the Defense and Intelligence realms. Her passion lies in safeguarding our nation through the implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring the protection and security of our land with unwavering dedication. Fueled by an indomitable entrepreneurial spirit, she wholeheartedly embraces challenges as opportunities for growth. Rita thrives in the face of adversity, employing a proactive approach to transform obstacles into steppingstones toward success.

J.E.D.I.

2:55 - 3:55 - Ricketson Auditorium

Join CSBR JEDI council for a exploration of the concepts of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness or J.E.D.I. Explore the knowledge from the 2024 workshops. Have your own JEDI hands-on experience to learn how to bring this insight into your own business organization.

Moderator:

Alires Almon, Founder, Deep Space Predictive

Panelist:

Sonia Stovall, Founder/CEO, No Offense, LLC

Alires Almon

Alires Almon founded Deep Space Predictive Research Group and leads an international research team that aims to create innovative behavioral technologies to engender robust mental resilience and group cohesion in isolated and extreme conditions such as long-term space exploration. Alires is a multidisciplinary innovation technology leader with experience in advanced technologies, behavioral health, and space ethics. As a social science researcher, her passion has focused on understanding groups and teams and how they evolve in isolated, confined, and extreme conditions, such as space exploration.

Sonia Stovall

Sonia Stovall launched the No Offense mobile app in 2024, to enable individuals to privately bridge societal divides, helping people overcome feelings of discomfort, embarrassment, or fear of offending others. The app features a variety of opportunities to peer into the lived experiences of others and broaden personal perspectives. From 2022, No Offense and CSBR’s J.E.D.I. Initiative have collaborated to create innovative offerings like the "White Men in Diversity—You're Included!" workshop. Participants describe Sonia's facilitation style as a blend of humor, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving, fostering hands-on activity and vulnerable discussion. This collaboration is a means of business innovation, attracting employees who are both competent in their positions, emotionally intelligent and positive contributors to workplace culture. Business participants learn that the J.E.D.I. workplace is built with deliberate action with quantifiable results, through employee assessments, engagement and retention for leaders with a growth mindset for the Colorado aerospace industry.

Student Ambassadors

4:00 - 4:50 - Ricketson Auditorium

Young professionals are the innovators, developers, and leaders of our future workforce! CSBR is engaging today’s students to mentor them to be our A-team co-workers of tomorrow. Join us to hear about the past, present, and future of the CSBR Aerospace Internship & Ambassador Programs and learn about the curiosities that our Student Ambassadors are researching. These inquisitive minds will be sharing about their explorations, in areas like: how large language models (LLM) can assist in space endeavors, financial risk mitigation, impact of zero gravity on neurological functions, asteroid mining, and more!

Moderators: 

Kristin Thomas
COO, Red Canyon Software

Debra Wilcox
Creating Manufacturing, Chair, CSBR

Lisa Luedtke
State and Local Government Relations – Space, Lockheed Martin Space

Panelists:

Meet some of the 2024 Student Ambassadors who are a diverse group of high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across Colorado!

Sara Hussein, Smoky Hill High School
Smera Pareek, Cherry Creek High School
Naitik Sinha, Peak to Peak Charter
Aditya Sivakumar, Silver Creek High School
Misha Shah, Rock Canyon High School
Sabrina Xu, Rock Canyon High School

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